Political science

Beyond the harm principle

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The harm principle is a time-honored principle, introduced by John Stuart Mill, where the only purpose for which power can be rightly exercised against the will of any member of a civilized community, is to prevent harm to others. An alternative to this principle is the sovereignty principle where the only legitimate restrictions on conduct are those that secure the mutual independence of free persons from each other.

Science & research, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Economists, Research, Analysis, Mill, John Stuart, Harm principle (Ethics)

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Recent thinking about sexual harassment: A review essay

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A study to understand new theories of sexual harassment, taking as its central reference point, Catharine MacKinnon and Reva Siegel's 'Directions in Sexual Harassment Law' is illustrated. It offers a vigorous and insightful survey of the most important developments concerning sexual harassment and includes theories that are devised for legal codes in other countries.

Beyond Homo economicus: new developments in theories of social norms

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Fully appreciating human motivation can show how market phenomena are related to social phenomena. Economists need to empirically investigate the causes of human behavior, capacities, and circumstances to fully understand the psychological and social aspects of such elements as altruism, ethical and social values, and desire for social status.